2019 Hyundai Elantra · recalls
2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall that include the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. It is 21V-301, filed Apr 28, 2021 for the engine.
- 1recalls
- 1systems
- 250owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Apr 28, 2021 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
132 of the 250 owner complaints on this car cite the engine. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (65) · Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (56) · Check engine light or misfire (34).
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Exterior Lighting: 65 complaints, no recallheadlights
- Electrical: 37 complaints, no recallstalling · misfire
- Transmission and drivetrain: 11 complaints, no recallstalling
- Steering: 9 complaints, no recall
- Collision avoidance: 7 complaints, no recall
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